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British Troops Sent To Afghanistan "Will Inevitably Be Shot By The Americans" Warns Minister

UK Defence Minister Geoff Hoon has told the British public to brace itself and expect casualties in Afghanistan as a result of British soldiers being shot by American troops.

"No government sends its troops to fight alongside the Americans without a great deal of consideration," Mr. Hoon told reporters today. "It is not a decision that is ever taken lightly. We know there will be casualties."

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